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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.03, 954.17 and 441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.03, 954.17 and 441.46 is: 661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.03 : 954.17 = 441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.03/954.17 = 441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.03x = 954.17 × 441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.03x = 421,220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,220.91/637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.23

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